Andrea Perdomo
ReporterAndrea Perdomo is a reporter for WGCU News. She started her career in public radio as an intern for the Miami-based NPR station, WLRN. Andrea graduated from Florida International University, where she was a contributing writer for the student-run newspaper, The Panther Press, and was also a member of the university's Society of Professional Journalists chapter.
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A red tide bloom has been spotted near Bonita Beach Park in Lee County -
The first wave of COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Florida. Frontline health care workers and long term care facilities are slated to be the first to have access to the vaccinations.In Cape Coral, the senior living community Atrium at Liberty Park is getting the message out to residents and staff that the vaccines will be available soon. -
The unexpected death of the brother of long-time Redlands Christian Migrant Association, or RCMA, employee Gloria Padilla motivated her to create a community health fair in Immokalee. -
An arrest has been made in connection with a threat made last month to commit a mass shooting at a Fort Myers high school. -
December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month and representatives from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Cape Coral and Fort Myers Police Departments and Lee Health held a press conference on Tuesday to share tips on how people can keep themselves and others safe on the roads. -
Cyber Monday means major deals for online shoppers.The pandemic has led more people to make purchases online and in a YouTube video released Monday, Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody said 60% of consumers plan to do their holiday shopping online this year. -
The financial instability many people face as a result of the pandemic has put more people at risk of losing their housing. A national eviction moratorium established by the CDC is set to expire on December 31 and local governments have until then to use federal CARES Act relief funds designated to help people with past due rent and utilities. We talk with Janet Bartos, Executive Director of the Lee County Homeless Coalition, and the City of Fort Myers’ new mayor Kevin Anderson, about efforts being made to help people experiencing homelessness and those at risk. -
State health officials reported 7,925 COVID-19 cases, Wednesday, for a total of 905,248 cases. The Florida Department of Health also reported 87 new coronavirus-related deaths, Nov. 18, increasing the statewide death toll to 17,949 fatalities.Over the past seven days, the single-day average number of new infections reported has increased to nearly 6,735 cases. The average number of daily deaths reported over the past week now stands at nearly 56 fatalities a day. -
The School District of Lee County has 2,000 rapid COVID-19 tests available for students and staff who present with symptoms of the virus while on campus. -
Florida Gulf Coast University is preparing for its 10th annual Children and Youth Mental Health Conference.
